It has been an eventful fortnight in the Strictly camp as all 15 contestants have gradually been announced.

From a former MP to soap stars, hit singers to Olympic athletes, the line-up this year is certainly eclectic.

According to bookmaker William Hill, British gymnast Claudia Fragapane is already the favourite to win at 7/2, while former Ed Balls is the least favourite at 66/1.

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Here's who you'll be seeing foxtrotting across the floor this Autumn.

1. ED BALLS

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Famous as: a former Labour MP and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Odds to win: 66/1

2. WILL YOUNG

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Famous as: a singer who won the 2002 Pop Idol.
Odds to win: 5/1

3. LAURA WHITMORE

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Famous as: the host of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! NOW! and host on MTV.
Odds to win: 7/1

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4. ORE ODUBA

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Famous as: a sports presenter for BBC Sport.
Odds to win: 10/1

5. DAISY LOWE

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Famous as: a fashion model, and daughter of Bush singer Gavin Rossdale (Gwen Stefani's ex-husband).
Odds to win: 9/1

6. MELVIN ODOOM

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Famous as: a Radio DJ and TV presenter.
Odds to win:

7. NAGA MUNCHETTY

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Famous as: a news journalist and presenter on BBC Breakfast.
Odds to win: 20/1

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8. DANNY MAC

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Famous for: playing Mark 'Dodger' Savage in Channel 4's Hollyoaks
Odds to win: 11/2

9. TAMEKA EMPSON

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Famous for: playing Kim Fox in Eastenders.
Odds to win: 12/1

10. CLAUDIA FRAGAPANE

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Famous for: being a British gymnast in Team GB.
Odds to win: 7/2

11. LESLEY JOSEPH

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Famous for: playing Dorien Green in Birds Of A Feather.
Odds to win: 25/1

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12. LOUISE REDKNAPP

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Famous for: being part of former band Eternal, and wife of ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp.
Odds to win: 10/1

13. ROBER RINDER

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Famous for: being criminal judge Judge Rinder on a daytime reality court show.
Odds to win: 16/1

14. ANASTASIA

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Famous as: an American singer/songwriter, best known for her songs Left Outside Alone and I'm Outta Love.
Odds to win: 20/1

15. GREG RUTHERFORD

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Famous for: being a British long jumper, winning Team GB a gold medal in the London 2012 Olympics, and a bronze in this year's Rio Olympics.
Odds to win: 10/1

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